Before completing its second-half comeback to win its fifth national title in nine seasons in dramatic fashion over Georgia, Las Vegas oddsmakers had already set eyes on the Crimson Tide to win the college football title in 2018-19.

The College Football Playoff runner-up Georgia Bulldogs have third-best odds (9-1), tied with Ohio State.

Here’s the full list:

2018-19 College Football Title Odds

Alabama 3 to 1

Clemson 7 to 1

Georgia 9 to 1

Ohio State 9 to 1

Michigan 12 to 1

Penn State 14 to 1

Oklahoma 20 to 1

Auburn 25 to 1

Miami FL 25 to 1

Michigan St 25 to 1

Texas 25 to 1

LSU 30 to 1

Washington 30 to 1

Wisconsin 30 to 1

Florida State 40 to 1

Notre Dame 40 to 1

USC 40 to 1

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